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Robin van Persie is the red-hot favourite to land the PFA player of the year
award this evening after scoring 34 goals in all competitions for Arsenal
this season.

The 28-year-old Dutchman faces competition from Wayne Rooney, who has been at
the heart of Manchester United’s bid for a twentieth English title as well
as from the Manchester City trio of Sergio Agüero, David Silva and Joe Hart.
Scott Parker is also in the running for the prize having been named Football
Writers Player of the Year last season, but there is no place for the
midfielder’s Tottenham Hotspur team-mate,

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Van Persie is the red-hot favourite after scoring 34 goals in all competitions

April 16 2012 AFP/Getty Images

Van Persie is the red-hot favourite after scoring 34 goals in all competitions

April 16 2012 AFP/Getty Images

Rooney has impressed with goals and his all-round play

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Agüero a key factor in City’s bid to end their 44-year wait for the title

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Silva has played a key role in City's title challenge

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Hart has established himself as No 1 for club and country

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Parker has been at the heart of Tottenham’s push for a top-four finish

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Agüero has also been nominated for the young player of the year award

April 16 2012 John Walton

Bale won the player of the year prize 12 months ago

April 16 2012 Scott Heppell/AP

Walker has won England recognition after a string of impressive displays